Well, at this point I don't have any pictures. I would like to take some of campus and random friends so that can all see what's going on down here. Until then, I will update you about ESOAL. Here at the HA, we have what they call LTE's, of Life Transforming Events. The upcoming LTE is called ESOAL, Emotional Stretching Opportunity of a Lifetime. As far as many people here at the HA know, it is the most gruesome spiritual training in the country. Oh course, that's just a speculation. At least, let's hope so. In preparation for ESOAL, the interns have been split up into companies and than into platoons. Each person then has an individual number. Actually I feel like I'm in a concentration camp running around with 03-05-114 written on my arm. Anyway, my platoon, platoon five of company three, work out together at corporate exercise every morning. We learn each others strengths and weaknesses, build unity among the team, and push ourselves to our limits. The Interns have also been given verses, a hymn, and a list of countries to memorize. These must all be known by ESOAL because there will be a test at the beginning as well as other things to memorize during the LTE. It must all be known word for word and in the correct order.
Here is the little I know right now about ESOAL. We are going to spend five days outside of our dorms. We will not sleep in tents, will not have showers, and will not have beds, and will have very little sleep. There will be various challenges stretching us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Each challenge must be completed as a team. Also, those who are winners will receive rewards. This means that the platoons who do well may receive extra food, sleeping hours, etc. The goal of ESOAL is to beat your body to its physical limit thus dying to yourself, but then continuing because you are relying on the strength of the Lord. It's going to be a hard weekend. HA has even hired actual military sergeants to come and facilitate ESOAL. You can all be praying for me as I prepare for this vigorous challenge.
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WOW! WOW! WOW! that is crazy but it sounds kinda fun at the same time...like ur want to be streched but then ur flesh is like, "NO, that's stupid." but definately tell me how that goes. we just got back from retreat! WOW! GOD broke some stuff that needed to be broken and it was amazing! i have the sweetest small group!! chels, jen and a new girl from TEXAS! her name is Hannah i think she's from austin...she's sweet! yeah retreat rocked hard and then j high retreat is fri-sat at the same place which i guess is kool...but the seniors and teachers are really worn out! and pray for MR. Ryckman cuz he's in the hospital and ms. ryckman didn't get to go on retreat...which was different,but we had a really awesome time. i went sail w/ppl and right at the front of the boat i layed down and it felt like i was flying! and i saw a shooting star! it was sweet! praying for ya,love ya and miss ya...good luck soldier!
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